PCA Workforce Council Manager State Program Manager MP

Introduction

of the State of Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) include a new State Program Manager role to lead the PCA Workforce Council located at 55 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT.

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Shift: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (First shift)
• Hybrid work arrangement after a successful test period

This highly specialized role requires significant labor‑relations experience, including:

• Responding to grievances and interpreting collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to ensure compliance
• Overseeing contracts governed by the CBA and supporting program staff and contractors in meeting contractual and labor compliance requirements
• Planning, directing, and managing day‑to‑day operations of the PCA Workforce Council and supervising staff
• Providing input on policy development and budget preparation as needed
• Serving on committees and task forces and speaking before professional and lay groups论文 pending agency mission
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• Leading recruitment, hiring, outreach, interview and selection activities

• Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
• Healthy work‑life balance for all employees
• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer; qualified individuals may receive student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service
• Collaborative team environment and opportunity to make a difference in the public sector
• High standard of living tshu in Connecticut with quality schools, safe communities, ample recreational activities, and a well‑balanced lifestyle

• Nine (9) years of professional experience; at least one (1) year in the specific area of assignment
• Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply management principles and practices, relevant state RT federal laws, statutes and regulations; project management; business and public administration principles, with emphasis on effective organization and administration
• Considerable interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Considerable ability to analyze organizational problems and determine effective solutions
• Educational substitutions: up to four (4) years of college training or a master’s degree may substitute for experience as specified in the posting
• Preferred: experience in investigations, grievance conferences, grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining agreement administration, and labor‑relations coordination